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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: "A Speech to the Graduates" through "Highfalutin".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Bruised," about how many people live in the village where the farmhouse is located?
(a) 500.
(b) 1,500.
(c) 15,000.
(d) 50.

2. In "Father Time," what does Sedaris say he was primarily interested in when he was Austen's and Harrison's age?
(a) Puzzles.
(b) Nature.
(c) Reading.
(d) Sports.

3. In "Bruised," what concern does Sedaris raise with Hugh about Olivier's aggressive behavior?
(a) He is concerned that someone has put Olivier up to acting this way.
(b) He is concerned that Oliver's parents have rejected him.
(c) He is concerned that Olivier may be mentally ill.
(d) He is concerned that Olivier may have been molested.

4. In "Hurricane Season," what does Sedaris recall Hugh yelling at Lisa for one Christmas in Sussex?
(a) She wiped her hands on her jeans instead of on a towel.
(b) She set a drink down without a coaster.
(c) She wore a coat to the dinner table.
(d) She drank gin straight from the bottle.

5. In "Highfalutin," what does Amy describe cutting up while under the influence of psychedelics?
(a) Bills.
(b) Carpet.
(c) Clothing.
(d) Scripts.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Highfalutin," where have Sedaris and Hugh moved just before the lunch with Amy takes place?

2. In "Highfalutin," what does Sedaris ultimately decide his idea of perfect happiness is?

3. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what is the purpose of the charity that Sedaris mentions working with?

4. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what is Sedaris's purpose in mentioning Gretchen's program of study and Amy's work at Second City?

5. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what does Sedaris say causes the resiliency of people in their early twenties?

(see the answer key)

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